Pinkbike Poll: Are You Shopping for MTB Deals on Black Friday?

Nov 25, 2022
by Mike Kazimer  
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Even just looking at a photo of a mall makes me anxious and uncomfortable.

Black Friday has never been my thing – I'm not a fan of rampant consumerism, and I hate malls, so there's really no reason I'd ever find myself waiting in line to fight for a new big screen TV or some other similarly silly electronic gadget. Watching people throw elbows as they try to snag the latest must-have gift makes me worry more than usual about the future of the human race; it's hard to envision a peaceful, happy utopia when faced with a video of an enraged mother punching someone in the face over an overpriced piece of plastic.

All of that said, plenty of people do enjoy shopping for good deals and deep discounts this time of year, and for us mountain bikers, well, it might actually be a decent time to go shopping. Just keep your hands to yourself, please.

The frenetic pandemic-fueled bike craze has subsided, forcing online and brick-and-mortar retailers alike to assess their inventories as winter arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. The reduced demand could mean deep discounts are on the way, at least in the cases where a retailer was overly optimistic in their ordering.

By the time you read this I'll hopefully be deep in the woods, miles away from any cash registers or computer screens. That's good news for me, but it also means I don't have any screaming deals or Black Friday specials to share – I'm leaving that up to you, the clever commenters. Think of it as crowd-sourced coupon hunting – where have you found the best prices on all things mountain bike related?

Are you planning on shopping for mountain bikes parts or gear on Black Friday?




Let us know in the comments - where are you finding the best prices on all things mountain bike related?

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256 Comments
  • 279 2
 Most of the sales are just 2019 regular pricing
  • 18 39
flag zoobab2 (Nov 25, 2022 at 11:23) (Below Threshold)
 Plus inflation :-)
  • 42 5
 @zoobab2: That is what the joke is saying.
  • 12 0
 @nickfranko: 2022 sales = 2022 prices - 2019 to 2022 supply chain issues & price gouging + inflation
  • 85 127
flag willdavidson9595 (Nov 25, 2022 at 16:49) (Below Threshold)
 Joe Biden's America. Oh wait I can't say that...
  • 75 107
flag Bushmaster123 (Nov 25, 2022 at 17:28) (Below Threshold)
 @willdavidson9595: sure you can! Don't let the cancel culture tribe take away your freedom of speech...
  • 94 10
 @willdavidson9595: intelligent people know that inflation is a world wide problem
  • 134 46
 @willdavidson9595: I think about how stupid the average person is and then realize all MAGA are stupider than that.
  • 54 126
flag Bushmaster123 (Nov 25, 2022 at 18:08) (Below Threshold)
 @cirque4: Imagine being so stupid that you believe Joe Biden is doing a better job. But alas, here you are...
  • 41 20
 @Bushmaster123: doing a better job than what? WTF are you rambling about?
  • 25 84
flag Bushmaster123 (Nov 25, 2022 at 18:17) (Below Threshold)
 @cmi85: another dummy chimes in...
  • 60 27
 @cirque4: imagine how dumb a Trudeau supporter must be… lol
  • 83 21
 @Bushmaster123: imagine thinking anyone wants to hear the rantings of an inbred hillbilly who is so dumb he thinks a billionaire who jets around the world visiting his hotels is looking out for his dumb ass...
  • 22 7
 @Bushmaster123: Isn't it funny that 50% of the country always think the current leader is doing a shitty job? Weird, huh?
  • 63 0
 @TimMog: I still remember the times when PB was about mountainbiking and mountainbiking being a hobby that brought people together.
Ah...good times...
  • 31 0
 I scored the new Lyrik Ultimate for $775 from REI. I feel like that's a pretty good deal.

Also, long time lurker finally created an account. Hi everyone!
  • 7 0
 @greenplease: Run it’s not safe….do not let people know you are new, they pray on the weak….

Good to have you here bud!
  • 9 5
 @Bushmaster123:

Who was president in 2020? Who pushed for the monetary policy?

I dont like the current president either. But at least acknowledge reality.
  • 2 30
flag willdavidson9595 (Nov 26, 2022 at 10:16) (Below Threshold)
 @oregontrail67: Intelligent people start their sentences with capital letters and end with punctuation.
  • 19 9
 Man, I really can't wait for when the CYCLING website starts removing posts on CYCLING articles that are purely tribalism politic pushing. @pinkbike Whenever you feel like moderating your front page articles, such as literally any other website on earth does, we'd all appreciate it.

For those about to scream about freedom of speech; there's a time and a place, this is neither of those.
  • 13 32
flag ghostcat (Nov 26, 2022 at 11:36) (Below Threshold)
 @willdavidson9595: speaking the truth... So many democrats on this site, usually just go to vital instead to avoid them all together
  • 1 3
 @Bushmaster123: the president can't control nearly anything with money
  • 3 3
 @oregontrail67: as well as the fact that the president doesn't control money
  • 3 1
 @sherbet: Agree - this isn't a time or a place, just disk/backup tape space
  • 1 0
 @oregontrail67: true but the cost of a container has gone down across the board. (It’s paywalked but you can view the graphs to get the idea)

“The year 2021 saw an especially steep increase in global freight rates, reaching a record price of nearly 10,400 U.S. dollars in September 2021. In October 2022, the global freight rate index stood at 3,100 U.S. dollars.”

www.statista.com/statistics/1266618/china-eastern-asia-to-north-american-west-coast-container-freight-rates

Speculating here - factor in inflation and typical corporate 4Q behavior this is profit taking to preserve margins. The Black Friday sales are not “sales” in a manner of speaking but more or less taking advantage of consumer price desensitization and the “finger-quotey 2023 recession.” I think the only deal out there is clearance Raceface Next R cranks only because the next generation product is set at the prior market price.
  • 9 2
 @willdavidson9595: why come to pinkbike to spout your garbage political opinions?
  • 6 1
 @willdavidson9595: A quick look at your profile and the capitalization and punctuation errors in your previous posts shows that, by your own account, you are pretty dumb.
  • 3 0
 @oregontrail67: My tin foil hat says the worldwide inflation is all by design. The deep state globalist plan.
  • 2 0
 @greenplease: I got a new Zeb for $500! It's not an ultimate, but it's a Zeb!
  • 1 1
 @mi-bike: he did manage to respond above with a few 3 and 4 syllable words. Even used the words correctly! Spellcheck or not that's pretty impressive for a McDonald Trumper lol
  • 2 1
 @cmi85: Imagine being so stupid that you believe anyone who doesn't worship McDonald Trump must automatically support Biden. But alas, here we have @Bushmater123
  • 3 0
 @scallywagg: imagine being so biased and partial to either side that all discourse/debate/conversation immediately turns into petulance and immaturity and cancellation (such as downvote comment-hiding). I'm saddened by the tribalism on both sides, there's just very little about the country that is United anymore.
  • 71 1
 No, my wallet has a blue monday.
  • 50 0
 That's the New Order...
  • 10 0
 @korev:

I would like a bike I can call my own…..
  • 1 0
 More like blue year
  • 3 1
 How does it feel?
  • 51 2
 Yes I love chainreactions revolving sale special, it’s very exclusive and totally not running with the same products and a different campaign every time I visit
  • 13 2
 no because what seems to happen in the hig hstreet , eg electrical retailers , is they put the prices up a few weeks to a month before only to then miraculously offer the same deal they had in september LOL , it seems to be an American thing that got to the Uk a bit like PROM FFS , it doesnt really matter for bike shops SALES are the big thing at the moment they have got so much stock coming in due to overordering and supply issues during covid a lot are just having to punt stuff out the door at silly trade + vat prices to get cashflow back in , this was stuff they would have sold 10 times over a year ago if they could have got it
  • 43 4
 ChainReaction and Wiggle suck ass now. They are like the Sports Direct of mtb shops now.
  • 2 0
 @wbro74: sports direct are offloading whyte , and I think I saw specialized levos through evans , but I also saw direct selling whyte at 50%off on one of the facebook bike industry groups
  • 2 1
 @wbro74: cant complain myself about wiggle I can buy mezzers through them at nearly trade prices
  • 7 1
 @wbro74: Only a muggle still shops at Wiggle.
  • 4 0
 @wbro74: CRC is good for some stuff still… Nukeproof Scout 24 on there for a crazy deal. Also BrandX droppers. That said, I did buy a couple things on Black Friday sales but I’m waiting for the real deals to come out in January! Time to make up for all that 2022 gouging bike industry
  • 1 0
 @wbro74: how's that ?
  • 4 0
 @toad321: You jest but all of the heavily discounted stuff I had in my basket (but didn't buy) at the height of the previous sale is back to full price during this black friday sale. So they just have two lots of stuff to discount, I suppose...

Here Pushy's definitely matches the behaviour you describe.
  • 1 0
 @Compositepro: i saw that silly mezzer pro deal, but they sold out before i got there
  • 1 0
 @qualms23: the mezzer pro 27.5 deal is still going on at chain reaction, €100 less than earlier this year Smile

www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/fi/en/manitou-mezzer-pro-boost-mountain-bike-fork/rp-prod188906

27.5 riders might also enjoy the discounted wtb trail boss and judges, on both crc and wiggle
  • 1 0
 @letsgethurt: yeah.. already run a mezzer on my 27.5, wanted to uprgrade the 29er
  • 1 0
 I noticed these:
www.chainreactioncycles.com/brand-x-trail-wheelset/rp-prod202310?utm_source=Salesforce&utm_medium=email&sfmc_id=91660352&utm_campaign=1432&utm_content=ROW

Obviously with all those different standards (axles, freehubs) they may not work for everyone. But with me running 26" wheels, 100x15 in the front and 142x12 in the rear, they'd actually fit my bike and the inner rim width isn't bad either. I just happen to have wheels already but otherwise these seem really nice at 150GBP for a set.
  • 39 0
 I'm broke
  • 5 0
 +1
  • 4 0
 Ditto. Damn the spirit of giving to others!
  • 33 0
 I got an email telling me my electricity is doubling in price next year. Now I know why is called black Friday. Hello, darkness my old friend!
  • 3 0
 Interesting, our rates went down province wide 1.5% in 2020, and we were recently given a $100 credit on top of electricity already being relatively cheap at $0.0969 per kWh.
And of course, people still complain about Crown Corporations.
  • 3 1
 You live in New England? I heard that BS is happening there. I have solar panels and my gas and electric is only $80/ month in 2500 sq.ft. home.
  • 3 0
 @woofer2609: must be nice to be in BC! You guys have some of the best electricity rates in North America. Ontario is a whole other story!
  • 2 0
 @privateer-wheels: it does help takes the sting off $2.45 litre gasoline
Electric cars can't come soon enough IMO.
  • 1 0
 @woofer2609: electricity is currently around €0,70/kWh and gas is around €3 per kubic meter ($0.09/cubic feet) here in the Netherlands. The government is temporarily capping prices next year to soften the blow for citizens. Energy companies will then be compensated by tax payers' money, so it feels a bit like pumping money around without any useful effect.
So, no new fancy bike for most people here...
  • 4 1
 @woofer2609: and in turn, those electric cars will quite likely, increase the price of your electricity!
  • 1 1
 @woofer2609: Learn to gloat less abrasively
  • 3 0
 @Steventux: Why would I gloat about paying the highest gasoline costs of any jurisdiction in North America? I'm simply stating that those who bemoan crown corporations and think that private enterprise is the be all end all often forget that private corporations answer to their shareholders only,and will always be profit driven while Crown corporations are set up to benefit the citizenry first while often turning a marginal profit that is put back into the system. At the same time providing an equal or better service at a cost similar or less than that of a private corporation.
  • 2 0
 @Mac1987: OUCH! It would appear that electric cars wouldn't be much of a benefit cost wise in your country.
  • 1 0
 @woofer2609: in fairness, BC electricity prices are low more because of the source of generation, rather than who owns and operates the system.

"Private corporations answer to their shareholders only" - this is not true in the Utility sector, not by a long shot. Privately owned Utilities have to answer to a Utilities Board, as do provincially owned Utilities.

"Crown corporations are set up to benefit the citizenry first while often turning a marginal profit that is put back into the system." - Provincially owned Utilities generally have a comparable ROE to privately owned. Though you are right, dividends get paid back to your province, which should reduce the amount the collect from tax payers.

"At the same time providing an equal or better service at a cost similar or less than that of a private corporation." - this is often not the case, unfortunately. Perhaps not in BC, but across Canada as a government has done as much harm as good, and probably more harm in general in the energy sector than well regulated private entities ever could!
  • 4 0
 @woofer2609: Fair point well made, our energy sector is following the trend of our privatized railways. Privately owned, publicly bailed out.
  • 1 0
 @woofer2609: if using quick chargers on the road, a diesel or petrol car with decent fuel economy is around 30% cheaper at the moment. Subsidies and principles are the only reason electric cars are remotely interesting right now, and the subsidies will be gone in 2024.
  • 2 0
 @Mac1987: That's why I think the Chevy Volt was ahead of its time. 100kms all electric range, and then crossed over to gasoline power to generate enough electricity at a very economical rate. Wish they made a truck version of it.
  • 1 0
 @privateer-wheels: I'd say it's a combination of both re. low energy prices in BC, but yes, hydro has the advantage of being able to effectively store potential energy . Other Canadian jurisdictions could really get on board with off hour reduced rates instead of selling wholesale energy at a discount during low demand times as you can't shut down natural gas or coal plants for the night. Even 30 years ago when I lived in Britain the dishwasher and clothesdryers were on timers to take advantage of low rates at 3 in the morning.
You are correct, there are utilities boards, but here they just approved a 10.2% hike in natural gas costs (privately owned), and they have zero authority over gasoline or diesel prices. I have never in 30 years seen anything close to a 10.2% increase in electricity costs.
Crown corporations go sideways when corrupt politicians use them as revenue generators, legacy projects, or appont their cronies to the board, which unfortunately, does happen.
All good points you have made.
  • 19 2
 I've been disappointed with bike industry black friday (or all holiday season in general) sales for years. Most of the deeply discounted items are old/obsolete stock or extremely specific and obscure. Sure, I could save $5 on an 11-speed XT chain in anticipation of installing it mid season next year (drivetrain is pretty fresh right now), but it's just not worth the early spend. The entire bike is dated right now and I'm itching for a new one. I haven't seen any sales on race level enduro bikes never mind deep discounts on them. I would definitely jump on a savings of $3000 on a big ticket item.
  • 15 0
 YT are doing 5600$CAD off on Capra/Jeffsy Uncaged 6 builds in case you were looking for a large discount.
  • 15 0
 Cane Creek has 40% off on their website on just about everything. Killer time for suspension and spinny bits.
  • 5 0
 Propain have 25% off full builds and 20% off framesets.
  • 6 0
 Forbidden is doing 30% off Druids, 15% off Dreadnaughts, 50% off parts and merch.
  • 2 1
 @deiru: that’s because the Druid is almost certainly getting an update soon.
  • 2 0
 @pisgahgnar: I saying the same thing last month, but their update just come out 2 weeks ago - new colours and UDH... that was it. I was expecting a completely new generation.
  • 18 0
 @privateer-wheels: hmmm won’t let me apply it to eewings. Lame.
  • 2 0
 @rick26: That is a massive discount! I'd argue that this particular bike borders on the obscure since flight attendant doesn't appeal to everyone and they've taken a bike with a stratospheric price tag and made it competitive (very competitive?) with a more typical race level build.

In addition, it appears that they're attempting to clear out stock since the medium and large (my size) sized are sold out.

I get that companies have no motivation to sell a product at a discount that they could easily sell at a higher price. My issue is with all the hype around black friday, cyber monday, boxing day etc. In a lot of cases, there's just not that much discounted product worth getting excited about.
  • 1 1
 @zacjob The La Sal Peak is 20% for the Pro Build (RS Ultimate Suspension, Code RSC, DT Swiss EX1700, X01/GX AXS drivetrain with carbon crank, PNW dropper, etc.)

fezzari.com/pages/build?bike=lasal
  • 4 0
 Got a fox 36 factory, newer one with bleeders, for $650. Cool to see some good deals going on. I'm super stoked with it.
  • 1 0
 Fanatik has 38% of SRAM Code RSC.
  • 5 1
 The best deal I came across is 20% off fork/shock service at Suspensionwerx.

"On this Black Friday weekend instead of replacing your suspension that has taken a beating for you, and saved your butt multiple times, show it some love with 15% off powersports service or 20% off MTB servicing before December 16th, 2022.
All you need to do is fill in the work order before Midnight Sunday and have a confirmed appointment with us before December 16th."
  • 4 0
 @privateer-wheels: Except EE wings cranks.
  • 1 0
 @lRaphl: ugh, just had my shock serviced two weeks ago
  • 5 0
 @deiru: 15% off dreadnoughts is better than most people think they can sell them for on the buy and sell...
  • 1 0
 @k2enemy: I was waiting in case they do something like that again. Last year it was for boxing day.
  • 2 0
 Blackspire is 50% off sitewide.
  • 1 2
 @DylanH93: except the damper is garbage...
  • 1 0
 @AndrewHornor: don't see that, is there a code?
  • 1 0
 @batorok: spire2022
  • 2 0
 Revel has the 27.5 version of the rail for 35% off, which is a pretty rad deal
  • 1 2
 @privateer-wheels: yeah but then you still spent money on some crap
  • 19 0
 you folks have money to spend?
  • 26 0
 Of course, it's called visa
  • 32 1
 My bank just sent me a box of checks, ALL BLANK!!!! I’m finally getting that lambo, and a Yeti!!!
  • 24 0
 @wobblegoblin: Oh come on, the car's fine but a YETI?!?!? That's just showing off...
  • 2 0
 @wobblegoblin: I want a lambo too, how do I get these blank cheques??
  • 6 0
 @Strath-cona: A long lost cousin in Nigeria. From what I've been told, they have a million dollars that is not claimed.
  • 3 0
 @AppleJack76: that's probably the same cousin that asked you for 1000 Dollars and promised to pay it back 100-fold, right?
  • 7 0
 @AppleJack76: yup…. I gave all the details they needed, nothing arrived yet.
  • 3 0
 In California we got a $350 'middle class tax refund' I assumed it had to be spent immediately.
  • 2 0
 @DylanH93: Whoa thanks Gavin for your humble generosity!
  • 3 0
 @vhdh666: No, no, no. That is the cousin in India, that works for "Norton", the antivirus company. When they ask you to download AnyDesk, reply, "Sure Charlie."
  • 2 0
 @NZRalphy: That's a real shame.
  • 4 18
flag Bushmaster123 (Nov 25, 2022 at 17:31) (Below Threshold)
 Yes I do, the advantages of living in a non socialist country I guess.
  • 1 0
 @DizzyNinja: must be nice
  • 12 0
 I ordered a crankset from a local bike shop a little bit ago and they called to say it’s in so I’ll go pick it up today. Does that count?
  • 6 2
 100%. And it's the right thing to do. Thank you!
  • 4 8
flag wobblegoblin (Nov 25, 2022 at 9:01) (Below Threshold)
 Find the best deal on a crank that’s nowhere near the one you ordered, then ask the shop to match the price.
  • 11 1
 Considering this is the best time of the year to upgrade, and usually the only time of the year I do, yeah.

Nukeproof Horizon pedals for $51
Brand-X Ascend dropper for $71
Nukeproof ARD inserts for $37
Giro gloves for $13
Specialized Butcher T9 pair for $76
Ergon GA2 fat grips for $27 (Not really a huge deal, just wanted grips to match blue anodized pedals)

All those prices are after shipping and tax.
  • 1 1
 I'd have gone for the $40 OneUp composite pedal deals floating around (Jenson and others). Otherwise, nice!
  • 2 0
 My brand x dropper has been crazy solid, still hasn't needed a full overhaul in almost three years. The Horizon wheels were on sale as a set with inserts and sealant for like $350 when normally $700. Definitely some big sales out there. Most are just small 10%'s off.
  • 1 0
 I'm assuming this is CRC/Wiggle? If it is, that is crazy that they are selling and shipping to the US for cheaper than the UK prices!

There are still some good deals on there for the UK though to be fair - it's just their pricing is so unpredictable. The comparision by someone else to Sports Direct is apt.
  • 1 0
 @nowthatsdoomage: Thanks. I'll try to price match.
  • 4 2
 @noapathy: one up hands down has the worst pedal feel ever. Especially the plastics. I hate you can feel axel. Worst design ever
  • 1 0
 @freeridejerk888: I agree but I thought it was just me being flatfooted. I like Deity deftraps so much better if you're still looking.
  • 1 1
 @freeridejerk888: Funny. I've had both and like both pretty equally. I would've just rebuilt the Deity, but the price of the rebuild kits is more than the OneUps. Lame.
  • 1 0
 @nowthatsdoomage: I run chromag scrabs. Best pedal on the market great feel grips and I can move my feet
  • 13 0
 I did take advantage of the OneUp deal.
  • 4 0
 I did as well until I forget to enter the coupon code before paying. Doh!
  • 6 0
 @Dtwillow: Email them... they'll sort you out. I have in the past.
  • 1 0
 same, 20% off is not bad at all. Race Face also has some good online deals.
  • 1 0
 @islandforlife: Thanks for the idea, I just emailed them.
  • 2 0
 And Chromag has some good stuff on sale.
  • 15 0
 @islandforlife: thanks for the tip, OneUp got back to me within a couple of hours and I already have my refund (not a credit). Customer for life I am now!
  • 2 0
 @Dtwillow: Nice!! Ya they've done similar for me in the past... awesome company.
  • 22 12
 Are you killing your local buisness in a spending frenzy buying material crap on line ? Are you a sucker for the phrase Black Friday . ?
Support your local bike shop.
Give a friend a hug.
Ride your bike .
Feel the love .
  • 15 0
 Can u come over?
  • 6 2
 I love these kinds of protest against Black Friday:

I buy t-shirts and hoodies from a company called Nikin, a Swiss company that sources and produces clothing in Europe. They plant 1 tree per item you buy from them. But, for stuff bought on Black Friday they plant 2 trees per item.

I buy organic wine from a shop that sells organic wine only. On Black Friday they have a 10% mark-up.
  • 3 0
 I shop online at my local bike shop and they ship it to me for free. Win win.
  • 2 0
 I was previously buying stuff online for cheaper, but honestly it's not worth it for the lack of service. I will buy directly from my local bike shop to have proper service & easier warranty process from now on, even if it's a little bit more expensive.
  • 3 0
 The people at the LBS are crochety and mean after 2 years of hell
  • 1 4
 @Dogl0rd: and that's exactly why you should support them
  • 2 0
 my LBS doesn't have any deals except of some outdated odd size crap on top of grampy employees... I will celebrate the day this place closes its doors forever Big Grin
  • 7 1
 Every Black Friday I Hope to see articles calling it a complete financial flop for big box stores, like Walmart etc. People fighting and even dying over overpriced consumer goods is just gros and needs to not be seen as acceptable in any way.
  • 9 0
 Black Friday Fails, please!
  • 1 2
 This would be the first consecutive FF miss that I can remember. Very troubling if so.....
  • 2 0
 @suspended-flesh: they only missed the homepage last week for FF, it went up on YouTube just fine.
  • 1 0
 @tbmaddux: Yeah I watch it there but the oversight has me worried.
  • 11 1
 Totally, i wanna see some soccer moms duke it out over an air fryer
  • 8 0
 I got my Title MTB kit in order

20% off!
  • 1 0
 AL bar for 160 CAD? f*ck off
  • 3 1
 I would shop for MTB deals on Black Friday if it was at a time of the year where I could enjoy it AKA "not winter". A 25% or 50% off something that's going to be stored for the next 6 months is money I could be using for something more useful right this moment.
  • 1 0
 I ordered my last bike in early November last year. It took months for it to arrive, and months before my trails were rideable. By the time I took it on the trails the bike cost close to $1000 more online.

I know this is a different year and all though.
  • 2 0
 They should come up with another name for Black Friday sales as they seem to be on for weeks before and after now. Saying that i did snag a nice new Ion Shelter jacket for half price, and some 100% Hydromatic Brtisker Gloves for half price.
  • 4 0
 Like boxing week sales that start before xmas and go until January
  • 4 0
 That picture is from a nightmare!!! How did I ever work retail in a mall in my 20's. I think I have been in a mall maybe 5 times in the last 4 years.
  • 2 0
 I’m not seeing much of anything for new sales most companies were posting deals on Monday, Fox discounted stuff like a month ago. I’m building a new bike so I’ll be keeping an eye out for the last few parts I need but already got a really good deal on frame, fork, wheels, bars/stem and crankset. Nice to see some solid sales for the first time in 3 years, feeling pretty good about my choice to keep riding the shit out of my 2014 bike the last couple years.
  • 4 0
 I bought a new bike (first full suspension after a dozen years of riding) earlier this week, so no more buying for me. Got a killer deal and i cant wait till it shows up!
  • 2 0
 @mikekazimer:
Watching people throw elbows as they try to snag the latest must-have gift makes me worry more than usual about the future of the human race
this phrase explains exactly what I feel when I see people getting in a consume rage on black Friday
  • 3 1
 There’s no such thing as deals anymore on anything, seems like once covid drove prices up on some things everyone else got on the bandwagon and put prices up the bike industry included. The sport will become unrealistic for alot of people in the future
  • 2 0
 most of the MTB deals in New zealand are rubbish, Cheaper deals a month or two ago... Certain places have hiked prices and then "black friday" deal down to normal price.

Commencal have some epic deals going, if i hadnt commited to Nukeproof and Canyon for 2023 already i wouldve bought one... But considering it anyway even despite their new bike is coming very soon
  • 2 0
 Paying full pop for this bike gear is dumb. You goda get the deals, shoes, tires, grips, pads. All consumables will ware out. Might as well have some on hand at a discount, rather than waiting for them to inevitably ware out and pay full price.
Found max is tires at the turkey sale for $45. Got 5.10 shoes brand new for $50 a pair. Gloves $20. Did I need any at the moment…no. Will I need any of this in the near future…damn rights!
  • 1 0
 I’m waiting on a frame from New Zealand (Zerode) just got a new fork (Formula Selva Coil), otherwise I’m going riding a couple times today, then a couple more times over the weekend, might catch a movie, going with the family to paint and drink, probably eat too much, yeah, f*ck going shopping!
  • 5 0
 Everything for the half of the double...
  • 2 0
 that is correct, especially reg bike clothing
  • 2 1
 LOL, Canadian marketing was the first to ruin Black Friday. Then, all the westernized nations joined in to cash in on the jingle. So, it's Christmas in July, Black Friday at the beginning of November. Cyber Monday coinciding with an extra week long of post-Black Friday. And finally, Boxing Day sales from Tuesday after Cyber Monday until first week into the new year! So, if you have 6 months of sales, Black Friday and Boxing Day sales aren't anything special anymore! And for finding any good deals on bike stuff - good luck!
  • 7 0
 RIP A&B Sound.
  • 4 0
 Most Black Friday "deals" have been Lucy holding and pulling away the football at the last second.

No thanks.
  • 5 0
 I just buy whatever I want all year.....It's always Christmas for me.
  • 1 0
 same here
  • 4 0
 Outbound lighting has a pretty good sale right now
  • 5 0
 OneUp 20% off yay
  • 5 10
flag alexisfire (Nov 25, 2022 at 8:23) (Below Threshold)
 60% off and that would be tempting
  • 5 0
 @alexisfire: It's already some of the best priced stuff without a discount
  • 1 3
 @DizzyNinja: Then that just makes the discount even smaller!
  • 4 0
 Just woke up from my siesta.
  • 3 1
 The stuff you actually want to have costs mostly the same. Only deals are for things that are not interesting. If there was a -50% deal on eewings, ok. But not at 25% on gx.
  • 4 0
 Outside + has a deal going Wink
  • 4 1
 3 month subscription (or however many more weeks they have left before going bankrupt) for the price of 6 months!!!!
  • 4 0
 Have all the gear and bikes that I need.
  • 3 0
 Cane creek has a killer 40% off sale going right now ... Otherwise nothing has stood out to me.
  • 5 0
 Got my hopes up for a moment, but doesn't apply to eeWings....Frown
  • 1 0
 @jsnfschr: Good prices on suspension though. 40% off is significant and forks cost a lot!
  • 4 0
 Black Friday = Black Rock ride, no money spent.
  • 2 1
 not buying anything as I'm working retail, i do however like answering people who ask for Black Friday deals (in a store that basically just got their winter inventory) "we're in Canada, why would we celebrate a US holiday?
  • 2 0
 To be fair black Friday and black Wednesday aren't American holidays either.
  • 2 0
 i despise black friday but 50% off specialized tires i run and 20% off a full price brake from jenson. swallow my pride.
  • 2 0
 Got a stem from raceface, but was already planning on buying it, so just a nice bonus that it was 30% off
  • 3 0
 This is exactly how I view black friday. If I'm already planning on getting something, sure I might wait to see if there's a deal on it, but I don't really go out of my way to buy stuff I wouldn't have otherwise because it's black friday
  • 1 0
 I have to go to work, and i browse mountain bike gear online basically everyday.ingo to work. So yes, I likely will at least take a look.
  • 2 0
 Arrowsmith bikes (local shop) has some actual insane deals online and in person. Hit it up!
  • 2 0
 Black's Cycles up in Comox also has a great deal going - 15% off all bikes
  • 1 0
 yup, new brake set on my LBS and chain guide with the One Up deal. I'm broke but I was saving for a while and the deals came right on time.
  • 3 0
 Took advantage of DVOs 25% off everything on their site but nothing else
  • 3 3
 eBay is Black Friday everyday! With patients and smart shopping you can get cool shit for cheap! Recently l snagged brand new RF Next cranks for cheap on a bid. I'm a frugal cheap mofo.
  • 3 0
 Signed up for the WAO deals, crickets.
  • 1 0
 Got the email and ordered up some wheels while at work.
  • 3 0
 No interest whatsoever. Total BS marketeers generating demand cack
  • 2 0
 RSD is offering up to $1000 off complete bikes on their website, rsdbikes.com
  • 2 0
 Social media is so annoying. I keep getting perfectly tuned ads for all this crap I really want!
  • 2 0
 Ibis actually has some pretty good deals on their website for wheels, handlebars, and cranksets
  • 2 0
 Got a 2022 Fox 36 fork for $500 from Universal Cycles, but they only had 2.
  • 2 0
 Trail One has 20% off all month. Carbon bars for $87. Can't beat that price.
  • 1 0
 How does ordering a years worth of $35 spesh grid gravity tires and $15 trail gloves delivered to my local shop for free pick-up input into this poll?
  • 1 0
 I got a pair of Five Ten Freeriders for $60 AUD instead of $180. Online from a local seller. Can retire my old Nikes now! Lol.
  • 1 0
 Ya, My Bike shop can save hundreds buying from random internet shop over the wholesale price I pay from some distributers I use!
  • 3 0
 im anti Black Friday because sustainable business doesn't need sales
  • 1 0
 After being gouged for too many years, I'm on a bike & bike parts moratorium. Just going to replace something that's broken and otherwise just go ride my bike.
  • 1 0
 We’ve all seen the meme…
Wednesday £89…wait for it
Thursday £89…..wait for it
Black Friday £109 price slashed to £89……buy, buy, buy…..
  • 1 0
 I poked around on a few websites but didn’t buy anything other than a jersey, some Christmas gifts, and a pair of gloves on clearance for $8.
  • 2 0
 fullcycle.ca free shipping in Canada
  • 1 0
 I've spent enough this year already, and those Pinkbike online deals are not exactly "deals."
  • 1 0
 Pedaling Innovations is having a sale on their Catalyst One pedals:
pedalinginnovations.com/buy-your-pedals
  • 4 6
 What about: Friday is a workday. There may be some time to post a PB message here and there, but not to leave and visit shops. Tomorrow morning I'll ride my bike.

That picture in the article scares me too. But for you as a bike(component) reviewer, aren't you too busy riding stuff you need to test/check/review for work to actually buy stuff that doesn't need to be reviewed? You can have only one rear mech at a time, two tires at a time etc. It may be different for PB readers who did actually wear out a years old component and need a replacement. Not meant as a nag, just curiosity. Would you even feel the need to buy a new component when you already have the next in line that needs to be reviewed. Or isn't it quite like that?
  • 2 0
 Toronto Eaton Centre - Pretty crazy mall.
  • 3 1
 I had to google what black Friday was.
  • 3 0
 It's a day where you wallet becomes a dark black empty hole.
  • 1 0
 You don't watch TV back home then? Briscoes or Rebel Sport wouldn't have missed this opportunity to have a sale.....
  • 1 1
 @Camikaze: Yeah I haven't watched tv much in the last few years. Even before then I muted the adverts.
  • 2 1
 Hopefully I'll get round to shopping for mtb deals. I'm off for a punch up over a telly first.
  • 1 0
 Already spent it all on half-price (or cheaper) stuff from CRC's month-long BF sale.
  • 3 2
 Give it few months after the reset happens. Companies will be forced to liquidate.
  • 2 0
 Got a complete X01 group set with the AXS upgrade for $999!!!
  • 1 0
 Where?
  • 1 0
 Just bought a super deluxe ultimate for barely 350$, damm it feels good to see decent prices
  • 2 1
 No!!!..less consuming..fuk all marketing.. Americans,..you have plenty of shit!!..
  • 1 0
 Lol! There's never an mtb deal going on. Everything is always overpriced. Especially when it's claiming to be on sale!
  • 1 0
 Upgraded most of my bike this year..so no..but did score set of t9 butchers grid trail for $37 at my local bike shop.
  • 1 0
 It’s going to Black Friday everyday at the bike shops soon so I’ll wait
  • 1 0
 Specialized are cheeky 'firetruckers' - selling 2020 bikes as 2023 bikes across the range
  • 1 0
 I was hoping my energy provider were going to have a sale. I was sorely disappointed.
  • 2 0
 If you pay me I'll tell you
  • 2 0
 Race Face has a pretty good sale on- 50% off quite a bit of stuff…
  • 1 1
 Just pathetic..
Sales? Seriousely?..

Component X. Price at 23.11 = 100$. Price at 24.11 = 120$. Price at Black Friday = 110$!! Sale!!!

Scams.
  • 1 0
 Black Friday sure exposes how much companies gouge you the rest of the year.
  • 1 0
 No, but I got SO MANY more emails about sales in my inbox this year than previous years. I did end up buying some stuff.
  • 1 0
 Needed a new shock for my frame up build. 40% Cane Creek and 20% Marzocchi works... 20% off OneUp was nice as well.
  • 1 0
 Where’s the check box for no, I’m working? Because…that.
  • 1 0
 Got some Hellion Elites for $60.
  • 1 0
 Got a Gx 1x11 derailleur for 30bucks
  • 1 0
 Came to the comment section for the beta on the best deals!
  • 3 1
 Biggest scam going.
  • 1 0
 The place to shop on BF.
www.haglofs.com/en
  • 1 0
 I always pay full price . It just feels better .
  • 1 0
 Yeah, ordered a new bike.
  • 1 0
 they forgot the: “I spent to much on my new bike” answer. smh pinkbike
  • 1 0
 It's just marketing BS and spam.
  • 1 0
 I don't know, just got some atlas pedals for 150 down from 225 and I know they cost that on the site or in store normally. Almost bought wheels from another site, but had to control myself.
  • 1 0
 My problem is I like new things, but I hate spending money.
  • 1 0
 No, because I work today. Just like every Black Friday.
  • 1 0
 New Ibis S28 carbon with I9's and X01 cranks in the mail!
  • 1 0
 Hand up has some killer deals on their site.
  • 1 0
 Steed has one up plastics for $39 cad, pretty sweet deal!
  • 1 0
 where’s the “nope. the rent is too damn high option”?
  • 1 0
 U.S. consumerism at its finest.
  • 1 0
 Bought a zeb ultimate 2023 for 760€. I had toSmile
  • 1 0
 I have a QBP account, I shop on Black Everyday.
  • 1 0
 I got a $5980 Rocky Instinct C30 for $4190. pretty stoked. cad dollars.
  • 1 0
 Reduce, reuse re cycle
  • 2 3
 I can’t wait for all the commnents
  • 3 0
 Commnemdable
  • 1 1
 @browner: finally!! Someone got it.
  • 2 1
 I was commniserating dowvoting your commnent, util I realized what you were tryig to commnunicate.
  • 1 3
 @mi-bike: communism
  • 2 1
 @Dogl0rd: commnumism*







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